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we don't have to look at greece or spain, just look at california. so we know what lies ahead if we don't get our act together. i think there is a subsequent ensi and i think -- constituency, and i think i think it's all about the former governor. here are my ideas, legislators, i hope you can give me something that work. leadership starts at the top in the organization. the chief executive has to lead. >> we saw this in the conversation here, the unwillingness for both sides to move off of their points. we have seen over the past few weeks, a lot of talk about going over the cliff. we saw schumer last week start to throw some cold water on avenues that had been viewed as fertile for potential compromise around the issues. are these just argued opening positions, or are you reading this as an inability to advance the ball? >> i certainly home senator schumer was one off for purposes of the fall campaign and that isn't actually what he thinks. that was very unhelpful coming from a leader in the senate. maybe the person who will be the leader in the se
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we travelled from california just to be here. it was an incredible civics lesson to see them face to fac that was really an amazing opportunity. >> i agree with their. once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be able to be in the arena tonight to see the two candidates. >> there are some monitors behind you. were you watching the candidates or splitting your eye contact between the monitors and what was on stage? >> i was fortunate to see both candidates. >> what about the body language? >> i thought they were both composed. i think they were both very well rehearsed and very ready to debate each other. >> from your standpoint? >> the same. i think the president was comfortable and romney came in also prepared. >> who comes out a winner tonight? >> i think mitt romney was a little more presidential in his ability to connect things he is planning to do and how he would like to take the country. i think he really laid out his plan to keep the constitution with his mention of the bill of rights and the declaration of independence and life,
we travelled from california just to be here. it was an incredible civics lesson to see them face to fac that was really an amazing opportunity. >> i agree with their. once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be able to be in the arena tonight to see the two candidates. >> there are some monitors behind you. were you watching the candidates or splitting your eye contact between the monitors and what was on stage? >> i was fortunate to see both candidates. >> what about the body...
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host: does the board, california. -- modesto. caller: nancy pelosi said there were still boring to be in charge of the house in 2010 so let the republicans spent all they want. as far as benghazi, he said "act of terror" in passing. this is a cover up. they did not want the american people to know this was an act of terror under his watch. this guy has lied, allied, lied, and wide. what about gay marriage? what about during all this stuff right before the election. all of a sudden, he's gone to let all of these immigrants today -- get a free pass. we are not stupid. this was all done for political gain. we should get this guy got because he should have never been there in the first place. host: a.j. spiker, a caller brought up emigration. this is from the cnn political tinker. these are comments that relate to your neck of the woods. his plans were given in an off the record interview and made public only after they protested that leaving a private would be a disservice. what are your thoughts about immigration and how it might a
host: does the board, california. -- modesto. caller: nancy pelosi said there were still boring to be in charge of the house in 2010 so let the republicans spent all they want. as far as benghazi, he said "act of terror" in passing. this is a cover up. they did not want the american people to know this was an act of terror under his watch. this guy has lied, allied, lied, and wide. what about gay marriage? what about during all this stuff right before the election. all of a sudden,...
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mark in willis, california. does the size of the man power in these various swing states dictate or attract a certain amount of media coverage from what you've been able to see? guest: i don't think so. in fact, i think this is an aspect of the campaign that probably doesn't get covered enough considering how important it is, how much time and money the campaigns spend on it. it's important not to overestimate the significance of a field operation, the sort of political rule of thumb is that you may get two points out of it. you know, over what you would get if there were no field organization. obama is at a disadvantage when it comes to voter enthusiasm. it's very possible that romney can make up what he lacks in organization just by having the enthusiasm of republicans behind him. but the organization can be a boost, especial until an election as close as the one that we're seeing, where it really, at least in the popular vote, may be a tie. having a boost of a point or two can make a big difference. host: nex
mark in willis, california. does the size of the man power in these various swing states dictate or attract a certain amount of media coverage from what you've been able to see? guest: i don't think so. in fact, i think this is an aspect of the campaign that probably doesn't get covered enough considering how important it is, how much time and money the campaigns spend on it. it's important not to overestimate the significance of a field operation, the sort of political rule of thumb is that...
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we said yes to infrastructure in california. and now you can see construction and affordable housing and other projects all across the state of california. washington said no to stem cell research. imagine, we said yes, and we invested $3 billion. as a matter of fact, right here at usc, we have one of the great centers for stem cell research. and they are drawing money for their center. washington said no to our landmark law. the list goes on and on. we move forward. some of the most powerful solutions come from local government and the grass roots. the people power. not from washington, not from moscow or beijing. and finally, i learned that a post partisan way of governing is the most effective way. if you believe you can only use the ideas of the left and the right, you would never be able to move forward. never go and be successful. we saw that in california and other states. lives in the post partisanship grow all over the world. we will bring the most brilliant ideas to the forefront, no matter what the ideology is behind
we said yes to infrastructure in california. and now you can see construction and affordable housing and other projects all across the state of california. washington said no to stem cell research. imagine, we said yes, and we invested $3 billion. as a matter of fact, right here at usc, we have one of the great centers for stem cell research. and they are drawing money for their center. washington said no to our landmark law. the list goes on and on. we move forward. some of the most powerful...
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court's citizens united decision, election year 2012 is awash in money, nearly drowning in what the late california political leader, who many years ago used to teach at the eagleton institute, he described it as, money, the mother's milk of politics. sometimes, we may need to change the diet. the political campaigning course that you have joined for tonight is remarkable in several ways. it received the highest possible scores for students satisfaction, making it one of the top rated courses here in new brunswick. the credit for that ranking post to the instructors, maggie moran, seated at the right of the chairs, might do hame, at the other end. they work with the system research professor dave anderson. maggie is a douglass college alumni, a regular at eagleton, since an before graduation, a widely admired and sought after democratic strategist. mike is also a record graduate, alumnus, who, as a matter of fact, to this very political campaigning course himself as an undergraduate. he describes himself as not an outstanding student. i will leave you to judge where he has gone from there. today, m
court's citizens united decision, election year 2012 is awash in money, nearly drowning in what the late california political leader, who many years ago used to teach at the eagleton institute, he described it as, money, the mother's milk of politics. sometimes, we may need to change the diet. the political campaigning course that you have joined for tonight is remarkable in several ways. it received the highest possible scores for students satisfaction, making it one of the top rated courses...
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then we will go across this way in the purple shirt. >> i m a university of california student. in regard to intervention in syria for u.s. policy should be, how do we account for lower level tiers of the fallout if we decide to intervene, for example the alawite population? what'd you think will happen to them? do you think that can be foreseen if we decide to intervene? >> the 75% who voted for the islamic party not because there were islamic party, but in egypt for 17 years there were no political parties. they became more political. it is small. mohammad morsi was on a visit to the european union. he said that i am against that. we did that except in cairo the demonstrations of private property and buildings. are you going to enact a lot to stop the abuse of the free speech or religion? >> and question about the possibility of the norm established at the u.n. it gives to the point of this is a deeply seated issue. >> thank you for your presentation. my question goes to you. in a recent panel that happened over here, i think he said the muslim brotherhood is pro- business in
then we will go across this way in the purple shirt. >> i m a university of california student. in regard to intervention in syria for u.s. policy should be, how do we account for lower level tiers of the fallout if we decide to intervene, for example the alawite population? what'd you think will happen to them? do you think that can be foreseen if we decide to intervene? >> the 75% who voted for the islamic party not because there were islamic party, but in egypt for 17 years there...
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only one required religion course in the united states in the public schools, and that is in modesto, california. i helped them get that going after a conflict they had. they have done really well with that. all ninth graders take a of world religions. it has been fined. -- fine. there are many world religion electives now. they are the exception. they're not many districts have world religion electives. but the core curriculum, where we need more natural inclusion of teaching about religion, is a tougher nut to crack because of time constraints, because of the issues of teachers not being prepared to teach about religion. we have to address the core curriculum, including more about how religions are part of society and the role of religion. wewe have come a long way in 20 years, but i think we've still got a lot of work to do. >> do you want to add to that quickly? >> quickly, i do not think the establishment clause has been the cause of this. i think there is a religious literacy problem in the country. i think the establishment clause has helped. i think it would be worse if it were not the c
only one required religion course in the united states in the public schools, and that is in modesto, california. i helped them get that going after a conflict they had. they have done really well with that. all ninth graders take a of world religions. it has been fined. -- fine. there are many world religion electives now. they are the exception. they're not many districts have world religion electives. but the core curriculum, where we need more natural inclusion of teaching about religion,...
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well i guess a week into it we'd expect a lot of stores in california to see growing sales instead of buying online. don't hold your breath. that is not likely to be the case. people buy online for convenience and lower prices without getting into the sales tax. >> whether goods sold over the internet should be taxed. tonight at 8:00 on the communicate tors on c-span2. >> c-span spoke with political correspondent for b.n.s. tv in columbus on the campaign. what happens with a potential recount and early voting in the state. ohio is a key battleground state in the 2012 election and holds 18 electoral votes. this sabt 10 minutes. >> joining us in the c-span google hang out is jim heath political report ner columbus ohio. he's also the moderator of capitol square two and a half weeks before the election. >> high steve. it is very tight -- hi steve t. obama campaign insists their two and a half points ahead t. romney camp has it down to a half%. one thing is clear, as we expected all along even when the polls showed it out of whack a month ago, ohio is titened. night campaign expects a blo
well i guess a week into it we'd expect a lot of stores in california to see growing sales instead of buying online. don't hold your breath. that is not likely to be the case. people buy online for convenience and lower prices without getting into the sales tax. >> whether goods sold over the internet should be taxed. tonight at 8:00 on the communicate tors on c-span2. >> c-span spoke with political correspondent for b.n.s. tv in columbus on the campaign. what happens with a...
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host: vita, independent caller, california. caller: what drives me crazy is we have people on tv like that gentleman just justifying everything mitt romney says or everything that happens in the media against president obama without having the true facts. when you listen to c-span or watch the index, it was so disrespectful and discussed in to watch grown men who are supposed to be addressing the country who do not know how each government function operates. we have embassies across the world and that you can hold one person accountable in the government for everything that happens. that is not democracy. for you to justify mitt romney's flip flops and how he will be a president and what he will stand for, to justify everything about calling him on it is wrong. you are a journalist. you are in the media. you are putting out information to the people. you should be held accountable for your actions, for what you say and do. host: tell us about your column and respond to the comments. guest: the name of my column is "the nuclear
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the pledge will be led by the gentleman from california. >> i pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. the speaker pro tempore: pursuant to section 3-b of house resolution 788, the house stands adjourned until 10:00 a.m. on friday, october 12, twelve. -- 2012. there. unfortunately, c-span does not control the cameras instead of the house. we are not able to show you the continuation. there are a number of democratic members and their aides on the house floor. over the past several weeks, democratic members have come to the floor to call on republican leadership to bring congress back to work. the next legislative session will be november 13. meanwhile, in washington, a group of senators, formally known as the gang of six, now 8, a meeting in mount vernon to talk about the so-called fiscal cliff, the aspiring tax cuts, the sequestered budget cuts, including senator chambliss. talking about the pending january 1 deadline. any news, we will bring to you. 15 years
the pledge will be led by the gentleman from california. >> i pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. the speaker pro tempore: pursuant to section 3-b of house resolution 788, the house stands adjourned until 10:00 a.m. on friday, october 12, twelve. -- 2012. there. unfortunately, c-span does not control the cameras instead of the house. we are not able to...
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california, new york, other states. most of the group's funded you on the back level. the stimulus bill. >> time. this is for candidate gill. would you support federal legislation that would allow concealed -- at public universities. if not, would you think illinois should pass such a law for public universities in the state of illinois? >> i would. since i still have a minute and a half to go, i will say mr. davis, you do not know where my individual donors who gave less than $200 live. i would not be telling a crowd you do. , would youman davi support it? >> yes. getting back to responding -- [laughter] i agree i do not know where they are. i do know where your large contributors are that you would be beholden to in washington. they are from new york, california, florida, and what is happening is these are the same people who have been involved in working toward hr 676, a national health-care system that will cost hundreds of thousands of dollars -- jobs and every american the ability to choose when and where to seek treatment. >> my large contributors make up such a
california, new york, other states. most of the group's funded you on the back level. the stimulus bill. >> time. this is for candidate gill. would you support federal legislation that would allow concealed -- at public universities. if not, would you think illinois should pass such a law for public universities in the state of illinois? >> i would. since i still have a minute and a half to go, i will say mr. davis, you do not know where my individual donors who gave less than $200...
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but california, we didn't wait. we didn't wait for washington nor international treaty and environment or anything like this. we just moved forward. i remember washington was never that enthusiastic about infrastructure. you know how much we are falling behind in infrastructure nationwide compared to the rest of the world. but we in california we said yes to infrastructure. and now we can see construction in schools and roads and affordable housing and other projects all over the state of california. washington said no to stem cell research. imagine, we said yes. and we invested $3 billion. as a matter of fact, right here at u.s.c. we have one of the great centers for staple-cell research, and they are drawing money for those $3 billion for their center. washington said no to our landmark climb change law. million solar roofs, list goes on and on. we said yes, yes and yes. and we moved forward. some of the most powerful solutions come from local government and also grass roots. people power. not from washington or p
but california, we didn't wait. we didn't wait for washington nor international treaty and environment or anything like this. we just moved forward. i remember washington was never that enthusiastic about infrastructure. you know how much we are falling behind in infrastructure nationwide compared to the rest of the world. but we in california we said yes to infrastructure. and now we can see construction in schools and roads and affordable housing and other projects all over the state of...
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california -- it is a scary thought. we can see the future. look at california. no one would want to go there. part of the answer for california is stop trying to be the federal government. they could sit a lot of money if they pull back from their own agencies and regulation. i do think we have this opportunity. it fits under a growth lead, if you will. it is happening at the state level. you take that energy research and say, now i can fix some of those infrastructures that are piling out. if we start doing that, we will be short on labor in this country. we will need to retrain those people who are not trained or skilled up. the potential is enormous if there is any vision in the leadership. >> i want to ask about a store and the front page of the new york times on campaign finance. there are small super pacs run into congressional races. all of you have been previously involved in congressional races? what is the rule for business in government and election campaigns ? >> we are all out switzerland. >> there has been some major effort going on for some time i
california -- it is a scary thought. we can see the future. look at california. no one would want to go there. part of the answer for california is stop trying to be the federal government. they could sit a lot of money if they pull back from their own agencies and regulation. i do think we have this opportunity. it fits under a growth lead, if you will. it is happening at the state level. you take that energy research and say, now i can fix some of those infrastructures that are piling out. if...
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most asians are in california and hawaii. not exactly target states. asians in northern virginia, i think that is the biggest asian group in a target state. the republicans have been working them pretty hard in fairfax county and if you listen to romney's answer in immigration in the second debate, he is trying to be more palatable to latino voters to see an anti illegal immigrant stance as being more cautious out to hispanic people. it was mostly -- aimed precisely at asians. there are less concerned about illegals. there are fewer illegal asians and the idea of stapling a green card to a diploma hits the spot with many asian americans. >> if i could add what michael said about the minority of boat looking ahead, hispanics as a group have grown much faster than any of us expected looking at the census data. they still have what the great demographer at brookings calls a translation problem. the population is so young, many are not registered citizens. we expect 21 to turnout on election day. for whites that number will being 51 or 52 overall. that is
most asians are in california and hawaii. not exactly target states. asians in northern virginia, i think that is the biggest asian group in a target state. the republicans have been working them pretty hard in fairfax county and if you listen to romney's answer in immigration in the second debate, he is trying to be more palatable to latino voters to see an anti illegal immigrant stance as being more cautious out to hispanic people. it was mostly -- aimed precisely at asians. there are less...
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later, a live debate from california's 36 district between republican incumbent mary by matt and democratic challenger raul ruez. vice president biden and his wife campaigned today in wisconsin. it is his first campaign stop following thursday night's vice presidential campaign. this is about half an hour. >> hello, everyone. it is great to be here today. how about the content the debate? did joe do great last night? [cheers and applause] i am so proud of him. last night, i saw the july note, someone who truly understands what is going on in people's lives. -- i saw the joe i know, someone who truly understands what is going on in people's lives. somebody who truly stands for the middle-class and someone who showed us a clear picture of the choice in this election. and now, it is my pleasure to turn this over to someone who has been fighting hard for the kind of america that we want to live in, someone who is not afraid to roll up his sleeves and do the hard work to keep moving this country forward, my husband, our vice president, joe biden. [cheers and applause] >> hello, univ. of wisconsi
later, a live debate from california's 36 district between republican incumbent mary by matt and democratic challenger raul ruez. vice president biden and his wife campaigned today in wisconsin. it is his first campaign stop following thursday night's vice presidential campaign. this is about half an hour. >> hello, everyone. it is great to be here today. how about the content the debate? did joe do great last night? [cheers and applause] i am so proud of him. last night, i saw the july...
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new york, california, they are now voting republican. if a not he was on a ballot, -- republicans in california do not have any power. it is the craziest thing i ever saw. they live in illinois. they are now voting republican. all i you? not lately. but the shift in demographics across the country. -- ohio. not likely. but the shift in in the demographics across our country, the numbers are smaller in relationship to the rest of the body at large. voting for republican in massive numbers does not make sense. it is not likely to happen. it is the last democrat that the jews felt good about it, was bill clinton. we're not killing good about barack obama. we have -- we are not feeling gd about barack obama. we felt that bill clinton was able to -- he was religious in a country that prides itself on religious freedom. the was a story this week in an article i read about the decline of religiosity. is probably the last president when the country had a pretty apparent culture. since then in the 1990's, it has declined. the and the local groups
new york, california, they are now voting republican. if a not he was on a ballot, -- republicans in california do not have any power. it is the craziest thing i ever saw. they live in illinois. they are now voting republican. all i you? not lately. but the shift in demographics across the country. -- ohio. not likely. but the shift in in the demographics across our country, the numbers are smaller in relationship to the rest of the body at large. voting for republican in massive numbers does...
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[applause] from the sea of california -- state of california, antonia hernandez. welcome. [applause] and the newest member of the commission, which means a lot to me, we are happy to add to our list tonight father john jenkins from notre dame university. [applause] now i have to lecture first about these things. this all will be dark as we go forward. even if you have it on silent and you turn it on, it flashes with lights. hopefully we can live a for 90 minutes without these things turned on. turn them off. keep them off. secondly, this is not the primary debate. all the cheering we have heard, we hope we will not hear that until the end of the debate. there are many people in this audience to are part of history. you are here in person. there'll be millions of people sitting at home and watching this and listening very carefully to the president and to governor romney and trying to determine what they will do in november. it is wrong for us to intrude on them. please, do not clap or cheer. do not make any noise. we have a little surprise for those who do not follow the r
[applause] from the sea of california -- state of california, antonia hernandez. welcome. [applause] and the newest member of the commission, which means a lot to me, we are happy to add to our list tonight father john jenkins from notre dame university. [applause] now i have to lecture first about these things. this all will be dark as we go forward. even if you have it on silent and you turn it on, it flashes with lights. hopefully we can live a for 90 minutes without these things turned on....
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the system is p currently used in louisiana, washington state, and california. it is now a ballot member prop 21. what is your position on the top two primary system and why? >> we'll start with jill stein. >> thank you. and thank you so much to free & equal, and thank you for being here. i think top two does not enlarge our democracy. in many ways, it confuses things more. it puts many candidates onto the ballot all together, and it arbitrarily attaches party labels to them. any candidate can choose any label they want. so it really degrades the meaning of our political parties, where they have meaning, and i know they don't always, but there are some that do have meaning that aren't bought and sold to the highest bidder, and the green party is one of those parties. and i know there are some other parties here as well, the independent parties, where the parties actually represent real values. and the top two obscures the meaning of those parties, and it puts everyone together, so you really can't tell who is representing you, and whoever hats the biggest budget
the system is p currently used in louisiana, washington state, and california. it is now a ballot member prop 21. what is your position on the top two primary system and why? >> we'll start with jill stein. >> thank you. and thank you so much to free & equal, and thank you for being here. i think top two does not enlarge our democracy. in many ways, it confuses things more. it puts many candidates onto the ballot all together, and it arbitrarily attaches party labels to them....
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philip from california. why are you a first-time voter? caller: i have been disenchanted with the political system. host: what is it about this election that is driving you to the polls? caller: mitt romney -- that's what decided me to get back into the political arena and let my voice be heard. callers are calling in. people pay attention to c-span. if they are listening, they would realize -- the last caller said something about president obama. he is the chief. there were being disrespectful. there would realize that mitt romney, if they listen to reports about china and closing down plants, as far as the lies he has been perpetrating as far as what he will do with the vision he supposed to have for the country, it is in a comparable and i do not understand why people do not realize that president obama became president -- will make this guy a onetime president. he got past because -- they made a promise that the people came in as far as congress is concerned. there are bills sent over there they decided they would not pass. they said t
philip from california. why are you a first-time voter? caller: i have been disenchanted with the political system. host: what is it about this election that is driving you to the polls? caller: mitt romney -- that's what decided me to get back into the political arena and let my voice be heard. callers are calling in. people pay attention to c-span. if they are listening, they would realize -- the last caller said something about president obama. he is the chief. there were being...
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setting a republican in california who has been a victim of some of these super pac adds. and he and others considering legislation to tighten the rules. johnny in san diego, you are supporting gary johnson. why is that? caller: i was a late decider. i was between governor johnson and governor romney. but i actually think he won the third party debate. i was very happy were focusing on that. the whole media treats the presidential race of a football game to give his two teams. but the reality is, i am not y cynicalism.icalis and in california, we are not a swing state. i think the ross perot 15 percent rule is really unfair. but how can you poll that 15% if you are not in the debate anyway. that is why i am not going to waste my vote on either of the two major candidates. host: camille in florida. it decided for president obama. when did you make that decision? caller: i am pretty much of their. unfortunately, i say unfortunately only because of the super pac issues. i just hear people calling in, i have been listening to c-span for a while now. i watched the debates. the
setting a republican in california who has been a victim of some of these super pac adds. and he and others considering legislation to tighten the rules. johnny in san diego, you are supporting gary johnson. why is that? caller: i was a late decider. i was between governor johnson and governor romney. but i actually think he won the third party debate. i was very happy were focusing on that. the whole media treats the presidential race of a football game to give his two teams. but the reality...
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there is this -- there is this -- >> we are joined from long beach california. what did you take away from it? caller: i am a republican from the beginning of the voting career. i was one of the fortunate ones that i was allowed to vote when i turned 18. up until the reagan administration, which i did vote for, and his triple-down theories, it is like standing in the rain with your mouth open tried to get water and you are dying of thirst, it does not work. i think biden did a great job. they tried to pin mr. ryan down for his theories, he can only come up with the refrain, i want a car working and ready when i buy it. he did not have any details. he just wanted to get together and say they would work together to get this going. that is not a plan. >> thank you for the call. naomi is next from wyoming. independent line. go ahead. caller: i have been listening to a lot of people who are pretty decided whether they are republican and democrat. i have to say if i had not already made up my mind before tonight's debate, i am definitely leaning republican. i was not
there is this -- there is this -- >> we are joined from long beach california. what did you take away from it? caller: i am a republican from the beginning of the voting career. i was one of the fortunate ones that i was allowed to vote when i turned 18. up until the reagan administration, which i did vote for, and his triple-down theories, it is like standing in the rain with your mouth open tried to get water and you are dying of thirst, it does not work. i think biden did a great job....
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it was at the university of southern california. the former governor of california attributed the lack of cooperation between the parties to elected officials main focus on getting reelected. he called for them to take more risks in their decision making. here is a portion of his remarks. >> what you are talking about here is that people are afraid to cross the party line and go in the direction or hang out together because voters will be upset and they may not get reelected. if your main objective is to get reelected, you are screwed right there. you cannot make a move anymore. when we talk about courage, we talk about senator mccain who was in vietnam. he was going through unbelievable torture. he risked his life going over there. every time one of our brave men or women leave for iraq war afghanistan, they risk their lives. if they can risk their lives for our country, why would send a politician be able to risk their office -- why would not a politician be able to risk their office to make the right decisions? if you have the ba
it was at the university of southern california. the former governor of california attributed the lack of cooperation between the parties to elected officials main focus on getting reelected. he called for them to take more risks in their decision making. here is a portion of his remarks. >> what you are talking about here is that people are afraid to cross the party line and go in the direction or hang out together because voters will be upset and they may not get reelected. if your main...
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a professor in california has a plan for representation in california for the state assembly. five member districts. he says that will bring moderation to california. moderate republicans would be elected from the bay area in los angeles and moderate democrats would be elected from the rural california. this is not me telling you this, folks. host: an mail come and. as long as groups can bestow largess on groups of voters, the elections will not be fair. obama has proven that votes can be bought. guest: that was a nasty comments. we have to have faith and hope to keep working or just give up. i am not willing to give up, especially when there are viable solutions out there. it is up to the people to want to do it. there was legislation when they would have this copyright legislation. google got involved and took the black censorship mark over the goo on theg researchle engine. -- mark on the googl it.e -- mark on the google search engine. we have all of these groups that dominate the discourse. how do we get through to work together? go to thes independent line. caller: it is
a professor in california has a plan for representation in california for the state assembly. five member districts. he says that will bring moderation to california. moderate republicans would be elected from the bay area in los angeles and moderate democrats would be elected from the rural california. this is not me telling you this, folks. host: an mail come and. as long as groups can bestow largess on groups of voters, the elections will not be fair. obama has proven that votes can be...
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i grew up until i was in third grade, i live in lakewood california. and i spent a lot of time in this area. this was a holiday place for me. all my relatives lived scattered from granada hills to this area. this is where we came every christmas and thanksgiving and so forth. it's a great honor to come back here. to tell you about myself, when i was in third grade i moved to a two-r rivers, california. a small town. i had the same intent kids i went to school with every year until a great. when i got into high school, we were bused into the valley and picked up a lot more classmates. we did a lot of outdoor activities, camping, fishing, hunting, played ball. and so, eventually, i ended up at uc santa barbara as a student of political science. having grown up rural and kind of small, i never imagined i could work in the white house or be part of a political campaign like the obama campaign. so i always loved the chance to be able to talk like this, because i hope there's something in my story that might be inspiring for other people as you try to achiev
i grew up until i was in third grade, i live in lakewood california. and i spent a lot of time in this area. this was a holiday place for me. all my relatives lived scattered from granada hills to this area. this is where we came every christmas and thanksgiving and so forth. it's a great honor to come back here. to tell you about myself, when i was in third grade i moved to a two-r rivers, california. a small town. i had the same intent kids i went to school with every year until a great. when...
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host: that's los angeles, california. we focus back on wisconsin, taking a look at that as a battleground state. brian schimming joins us from milwaukee. he's the vice chairman of the republican party of wisconsin. there is a map and there's mr. schimming. our previous quest talked about in 2008 the president won by a significant lead. now a narrow lead. what do you think happened in that time frame? >> we have had a very good couple years here in wisconsin. not unlike the rest of the country, 2006 and 2007, it was kind of a democrat sweep. here in wisconsin in 2010 we won the governorship away from the democrats, and of course elected a republican u.s. senator, ron johnson, and picked up two congressional seats, the eighth and third. swept control of the legislature. so we have had a very, very good year in 2010. frankly we have had kind of a switch in this state. i think what the national economic situation as it is, it's hit wisconsin hard, and you saw that reflected in the polls. in the gubernatorial race, now you are
host: that's los angeles, california. we focus back on wisconsin, taking a look at that as a battleground state. brian schimming joins us from milwaukee. he's the vice chairman of the republican party of wisconsin. there is a map and there's mr. schimming. our previous quest talked about in 2008 the president won by a significant lead. now a narrow lead. what do you think happened in that time frame? >> we have had a very good couple years here in wisconsin. not unlike the rest of the...
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the system is currently in louisiana, washington state and california. it is now a ballot measure in arizona, prop 121, with other states interested in adopting the system. what can your position on the top two primary system, and why? >> we'll start with jill stein. >> thank you, and again thank you so much to free and equal and to all of you for being here. yes, i think top two does not enlarge our democracy. in many ways it confuses things more. it puts many candidates onto the ballot all together, and it arby temporarily attaches party labels to them. any candidate can choose any label they want. so it really degrades the meaning of our political parties. where they have meaning, and i know they don't always, but there are some that do have meaning that aren't bought and sold to the highest bidder. and the green party is one of those parties. and i know there are some other parties here as well. the independent party, where the party actually represents real values. and the top two obscures the meaning of those parties, and it essentially puts everyo
the system is currently in louisiana, washington state and california. it is now a ballot measure in arizona, prop 121, with other states interested in adopting the system. what can your position on the top two primary system, and why? >> we'll start with jill stein. >> thank you, and again thank you so much to free and equal and to all of you for being here. yes, i think top two does not enlarge our democracy. in many ways it confuses things more. it puts many candidates onto the...
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i went to virginia, pennsylvania, kentucky, utah, california. it was surprising how similar the world views of these people were. and so distinct from academic colleagues where i have been getting by phd -- my phd. the first point i would like to make, one thing that sets the tea party apart from many others is that they have a very traditional view of the american dream. essentially, they have a view that america is the land of opportunity at that old people, regardless of background, can succeed. not to say others don't have this view, but they have this belief even more so. it permeates how they answer poll questions and it explains a lot of their other policy positions that people have a hard time understanding. these are some signs that i took at the washington d.c. tea party protests here by the capital. don't spread my wealth, stop punishing success, this is part of a common theme. for this to make sense, i thought we should go to some polling data. i will show you a bunch of numbers that i have conducted. i actually have the opportunity
i went to virginia, pennsylvania, kentucky, utah, california. it was surprising how similar the world views of these people were. and so distinct from academic colleagues where i have been getting by phd -- my phd. the first point i would like to make, one thing that sets the tea party apart from many others is that they have a very traditional view of the american dream. essentially, they have a view that america is the land of opportunity at that old people, regardless of background, can...
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has to be for california's 36 the district. republican congresswoman mary boehner mac faces off with -- hosted by the desert sun and kmir 6. >> can we focus on the issues and not the personalities and the mud? i think there is a need, if we can take a poll here, from the folks from gallup perhaps, this is a real need to focus on the needs. >> how do you respond? >> i agree with him. >> in general, let's talk about these issues. let's talk about the programs that come in the presidency, a lot of it goes into it. caring goes into it. that is not specific and strength goes into it and that is not specific and standing up against aggression, that is not specific. this is what a president has to do. in principle, i will take your point and think we ought to discuss child care or whatever else it is. >> and you too? >> no ifs, ands and buts. i will take the pledge because i know the american people want to talk about issues and not tabloid journalism. i will take the pledge and stay on the issues. just for the record, i don't have an
has to be for california's 36 the district. republican congresswoman mary boehner mac faces off with -- hosted by the desert sun and kmir 6. >> can we focus on the issues and not the personalities and the mud? i think there is a need, if we can take a poll here, from the folks from gallup perhaps, this is a real need to focus on the needs. >> how do you respond? >> i agree with him. >> in general, let's talk about these issues. let's talk about the programs that come in...
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i think, in illinois, california, florida, these are democrats of best targets in terms of picking up seats. new york. whether the president can run up high numbers in those states, we have seen the data always affects, a special house races. -- especially house races. >> all right. thank you both. appreciate it. >> thank you. >> come out and about 30 minutes, a connecticut u.s. senate race a debate between republican linda mcmahon, the former ceo of world wrestling entertainment and democratic u.s. congressman, chris murphy. live coverage begins at 11:00 a.m. eastern here on c-span. >> here is a look at the voting process for active duty military personnel serving the u.s. and abroad. from "washington journal" it is about 30 minutes. caller: i retired in 1991. the years. militaryve gotten the so involved, when i was there, the military could not participate in political affairs publicly and particularly its uniform but they encouraged that everybody would vote. now understand that under the new voter i.d. laws, i was told that in some cases, they are shifting id's from people who don
i think, in illinois, california, florida, these are democrats of best targets in terms of picking up seats. new york. whether the president can run up high numbers in those states, we have seen the data always affects, a special house races. -- especially house races. >> all right. thank you both. appreciate it. >> thank you. >> come out and about 30 minutes, a connecticut u.s. senate race a debate between republican linda mcmahon, the former ceo of world wrestling...
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california. i must have had 1000 coffee parties in that many different living rooms across this great state of california. long before anybody else. people began to think i had made sense. i think by the end of 1971, i had a much better organization across the country than any of the other candidates. that may be a major way in which i won that nomination. host: the former senator from south dakota, the 1972 democratic nominee. he lost his bid at 1980. he went on to teach and lecture around the country. george mcgovern passed away this morning in his home state at the age of 90. here is one tweet from one of our regular viewers. caller: do not be misled about what is taking place. everybody thought president obama would not be as successful as he has been. is the first thing i would like to say. newspapers, it depends on your source. if you use computers or television as your primary source, that is what you have to use. if you use newspaper, you have to rely on newspaper for your source. a coupl
california. i must have had 1000 coffee parties in that many different living rooms across this great state of california. long before anybody else. people began to think i had made sense. i think by the end of 1971, i had a much better organization across the country than any of the other candidates. that may be a major way in which i won that nomination. host: the former senator from south dakota, the 1972 democratic nominee. he lost his bid at 1980. he went on to teach and lecture around the...
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i believe, california and connecticut have adopted that, if i'm not mistaken. and i think something like eight states have that in place. it will make it easier for people to register. host: our first call for our guest is from boyars down, pennsylvania, republican line. go ahead. caller: good morning pedro. good morning, melanie. and you said in pennsylvania that there was no voter i.d. lot. the voter i.d. law was upheld, but it will not be placed into effect for this november's election. is that correct? guest: that is right. host: basically, you interest -- caller: basically, you introduced it as a partisan thing. but isn't it that a lot of states are just trying to make sure it is one person-one vote and that by approving who you are and will make it easier to assure that each person only gets one vote? rather than trying to disenfranchise orson -- story out of ohio is saying or make it seem like these laws are trying to attend to to disenfranchise a group of voters. it isn't it really preventing the disenfranchisement of all voters by making sure that one
i believe, california and connecticut have adopted that, if i'm not mistaken. and i think something like eight states have that in place. it will make it easier for people to register. host: our first call for our guest is from boyars down, pennsylvania, republican line. go ahead. caller: good morning pedro. good morning, melanie. and you said in pennsylvania that there was no voter i.d. lot. the voter i.d. law was upheld, but it will not be placed into effect for this november's election. is...
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you look at the most wealthy california, massachusetts, maryland. they are the most democratic states. they are the ones that claim help their constituents. they vote republican. why is that? is not because they are wealthy. it is because they have a value system. they do not want government solving their problems. host: thanks for the call. josh, would you like to respond? guest: there are people in his community that may not be paying income taxes right now. the 47% that mitt romney spoke up and that the caller was referring to. it is wrong to cast seniors and veterans aside and suggest they are not paying their fair share. they pay their fair share entity to pay their fair share in other ways. i absolutely and completely reject the claim that mitt romney put forth. it shows how out of touch he is with what is going on in this country an average pennsylvanians. i brought up with terry madonna. pennsylvania is divided in the years, there has been a pattern two terms followed by a democratic governor followed by a republican governor. why is the sta
you look at the most wealthy california, massachusetts, maryland. they are the most democratic states. they are the ones that claim help their constituents. they vote republican. why is that? is not because they are wealthy. it is because they have a value system. they do not want government solving their problems. host: thanks for the call. josh, would you like to respond? guest: there are people in his community that may not be paying income taxes right now. the 47% that mitt romney spoke up...
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i saw it done with our -- our wonderful ronald reagan, a conservative from california, and the liberal democrat tip o'neill from massachusetts. that's what we need more of, and that's what i've done in washington. senator obama has never taken on his party leaders on a single major issue. i've taken them on. i'm not too popular sometimes with my own party, much less his. so medicare, it's going to be a little tougher. it's going to be a little tougher because we're talking about very complex and difficult issues. my friends, what we have to do with medicare is have a commission, have the smartest people in america come together, come up with recommendations, and then, like the base-closing commission idea we had, then we should have congress vote up or down. let's not let them fool with it anymore. there's too much special interests and too many lobbyists working there. so let's have -- and let's have the american people say, "fix it for us." now, just back on this -- on this tax, you know, again, it's back to our first question here about rhetoric and record. senator obama has voted 9
i saw it done with our -- our wonderful ronald reagan, a conservative from california, and the liberal democrat tip o'neill from massachusetts. that's what we need more of, and that's what i've done in washington. senator obama has never taken on his party leaders on a single major issue. i've taken them on. i'm not too popular sometimes with my own party, much less his. so medicare, it's going to be a little tougher. it's going to be a little tougher because we're talking about very complex...
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caller: california, the housing market and all that, you know? the housing market is crashing over there, you know. so obama obama -- so alabama is doing ok. host: do you watch this program every morning? caller: i watch c-span a lot. romney said he was going to get rid of tv -- pbs. that's crazy. pbs raised me. a lot of the programs are so educational. that's the best you can come up with? it's part of my life. host: latroy, thank you for your time this morning from alabama. we have one more segment left in this marathon "washington journal" getting reaction to last night's debate and taubing to you a little bit about the campaigns and everything. we're talking to obama supporters, mitt romney supporters. we want to get your reaction. if you watched the debate last night, we want to hear what you thought, think about what candidates. if you are a romney supporter, 202-585-3881, if you are an obama supporters, 202-585-3880. we want to hear your opinions. the new york sometimes, this is michael cooper, "taking stock of some of the claims and count
caller: california, the housing market and all that, you know? the housing market is crashing over there, you know. so obama obama -- so alabama is doing ok. host: do you watch this program every morning? caller: i watch c-span a lot. romney said he was going to get rid of tv -- pbs. that's crazy. pbs raised me. a lot of the programs are so educational. that's the best you can come up with? it's part of my life. host: latroy, thank you for your time this morning from alabama. we have one more...
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we moved to california when i was 8 years old. my mother remarried and my stepfather was a marine at camp pendleton and coronado. host: thank you for the call. guest: everything she said, i disagree with. she did talk about lowering the cost of education for kids getting into college. that is significant. she also talked about the blue part of the state that has really struggled. over the last 30 or 35 years. it's now starting to come back with a gas and oil industry, making sure that it is safe, with the steel industry, it's starting to come back. and certainly with the automotive industry. we have to be positive about those kind of things. if we continuously be rated president and start saying government is not working, voters react to that. they don't know that jay and i go to washington or columbus, they does know we are politicians and they're not happy about government. so we have to start showing the successes of government. as president is doing a heck of a job. host: if you look at the roots of the deficit, and republican
we moved to california when i was 8 years old. my mother remarried and my stepfather was a marine at camp pendleton and coronado. host: thank you for the call. guest: everything she said, i disagree with. she did talk about lowering the cost of education for kids getting into college. that is significant. she also talked about the blue part of the state that has really struggled. over the last 30 or 35 years. it's now starting to come back with a gas and oil industry, making sure that it is...
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we moved to california when i was 8 years old. my mother remarried and my stepfather was a marine at camp pendleton and coronado. host: thank you for the call. guest: everything she said, i disagree with. she did talk about lowering the cost of education for kids getting into college. that is significant. she also talked about the blue part of the state that has really struggled. over the last 30 or 35 years. it's now starting to come back with a gas and oil industry, making sure that it is safe, with the steel industry, it's starting to come back. and certainly with the automotive industry. we have to be positive about those kind of things. if we continuously be rated president and start saying government is not working, voters react to that. jay and i know that go to washington or columbus, they does know we are politicians and they're not happy about government. so we have to start showing the successes of government. as president is doing a heck of a job. host: if you look at the roots of the deficit, and republicans had contr
we moved to california when i was 8 years old. my mother remarried and my stepfather was a marine at camp pendleton and coronado. host: thank you for the call. guest: everything she said, i disagree with. she did talk about lowering the cost of education for kids getting into college. that is significant. she also talked about the blue part of the state that has really struggled. over the last 30 or 35 years. it's now starting to come back with a gas and oil industry, making sure that it is...
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host: chandra, california. good morning. caller: can you hear me? host: weekend. what would you like to ask tonight at the debate? caller: both presidential candidates know that there is no nation in the history of the world that has ever waged war without raising taxes. how does that affect their policy approaches to the deficit? knowing that even adam smith, to use a reliable source, will tell you that it is the quickest, surest, and nearly permanent way to implode a nation. host: what do you think the moderator could ask to get that? caller: i just find it disturbing that with all this media coverage and speeches being made from both candidates in both parties, that the two wars that they waged in iraq and afghanistan are footnotes when it comes to balancing the budget and approaching resolving the debt crisis. the wars have absolutely little to do with it and it is disturbing. anyone can look at a history book and know that you raise taxes during a time of war. host: byron, cleveland, good morning. caller: known as socialist, george soros, recently contributed
host: chandra, california. good morning. caller: can you hear me? host: weekend. what would you like to ask tonight at the debate? caller: both presidential candidates know that there is no nation in the history of the world that has ever waged war without raising taxes. how does that affect their policy approaches to the deficit? knowing that even adam smith, to use a reliable source, will tell you that it is the quickest, surest, and nearly permanent way to implode a nation. host: what do you...
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host: president obama was at a fund-raiser in california last night. [video clip] >> governor romney has a different view. he said it was tragic to end the war in iraq, and doubled down on that today. he said it was a mistake and i disagree. bringing our troops home was the right thing to do. [applause] every brave american who wears the uniform of this country should know that as long as i am commander-in-chief, we will sustain the strongest military the world has ever known. when our troops to takeoff their uniform, we will serve them as well as they have served us, because nobody who have fought for us should have to fight for a job or a roof over their head when they come home. host: president obama on the campaign trail. susan glasser. guest: his analysis of romney's speech is not quite fair. mitt romney was criticizing obama for not being able to come to an agreement with the iraqi government on a continuing u.s. military arrangement. he was not saying let's keep fighting in iraq indefinitely. that being said, it clearly is a strong point for oba
host: president obama was at a fund-raiser in california last night. [video clip] >> governor romney has a different view. he said it was tragic to end the war in iraq, and doubled down on that today. he said it was a mistake and i disagree. bringing our troops home was the right thing to do. [applause] every brave american who wears the uniform of this country should know that as long as i am commander-in-chief, we will sustain the strongest military the world has ever known. when our...
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host: president obama was at a fund-raiser in california last night. [video clip] governor romney has a different view. he said it was tragic to end the war in iraq, and doubled down on that today. he said it was a mistake and i disagree. bringing our troops home was the right thing to do. [applause] every brave americans who wears the uniform of this country should know that as long as i am commander-in-chief, we will sustain the strongest military the world has ever known, and when our troops to takeoff their uniform, we will serve them as well as they have served us, because nobody who have fought for us to death to fight for a job or a roof over their head when they come home -- for us should have to fight for a job or a roof over their head when they come home. guest: his analysis of romney's speech is not quite fair. mitt romney was criticizing obama for not being able to come to an agreement with the iraqi government on a continuing u.s. military arrangement. he was not saying let's keep fighting in iraq indefinitely. that being said, it clearly
host: president obama was at a fund-raiser in california last night. [video clip] governor romney has a different view. he said it was tragic to end the war in iraq, and doubled down on that today. he said it was a mistake and i disagree. bringing our troops home was the right thing to do. [applause] every brave americans who wears the uniform of this country should know that as long as i am commander-in-chief, we will sustain the strongest military the world has ever known, and when our troops...
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and i think that florida, virginia, california -- this is an important topic that the president and romney need to answer. they need to let us know if they are looking out for latinos and the need to let us know what exactly they are doing about foreign policy. guest: first dimension that the president did not do anything on immigration. there's a whole host of issues that the president did not do anything on purity did not focus on the economy, immigration. deficit. focused on his health care law. when you want to make the case for change, for firing somebody, you have to demonstrate that they have failed, and the fact is indisputable that the president failed on all of those fronts. when you look at hiring someone, you look at a resonate, you look at their history. history is a really good predictor of how someone will preform in the future. that is white pepper resonates in interviews when we hire folks. with our debt. we know this about his history. president obama never had that success. host: we are talking with lenny curry, join in us from jacksonville, fla.. we have this special on
and i think that florida, virginia, california -- this is an important topic that the president and romney need to answer. they need to let us know if they are looking out for latinos and the need to let us know what exactly they are doing about foreign policy. guest: first dimension that the president did not do anything on immigration. there's a whole host of issues that the president did not do anything on purity did not focus on the economy, immigration. deficit. focused on his health care...
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let's go to california on the democratic line, kay. caller: good morning. i would like to say our democratic system is truly broken. it is now like a sewer system of finances. we need to shorten the length of time that people run for election. two years. all this nonsense. people are jaded from listening to all this nonsense. if we do not do something about this, we're not a democratic system and more. host: george from texas on the republican line. caller: yes, mr. elliott. the reason obama is outspending the campaign is because he will spend all of the money that is reasonable right now. host: do you watch political ads? what is your take on political ads? caller: i watched c-span every day. i understand that obama is the reason that we're in debt. host: a chance to respond if you want to talk about campaign spending verses that spending -- verses debt spending. guest: i don't know if there is a connection. the romney campaign took out $20 million loan in the 20 primary and general election because they were short on money. you have seen different fundrai
let's go to california on the democratic line, kay. caller: good morning. i would like to say our democratic system is truly broken. it is now like a sewer system of finances. we need to shorten the length of time that people run for election. two years. all this nonsense. people are jaded from listening to all this nonsense. if we do not do something about this, we're not a democratic system and more. host: george from texas on the republican line. caller: yes, mr. elliott. the reason obama is...
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corridor of nevada that is tapped into the california grid. jeffrey also mentioned the housing market and the obama surrogates being in nevada all the time. there was an editorial board interview last year where romney said the housing market should be allowed to bottom out. you cannot say that in nevada. there are so many people who need some sort of assistance. the parties cannot agree about whether it should take the fund -- if washington should be tried to force some principal reduction programs. -- washington should be trying to force some kind of principle reduction program. they are not sure the bank should be pushing -- the government should be pushing the banks around. people criticize romney about being callous about the particular problems of nevada and how severe the problems were when he made those comments. host: we have another caller from nevada. caller: i am looking at the bat out of 50 states -- nevada being 49th or 50th in education. i just moved to nevada. i cannot see where they are on education. host: carrie brings up som
corridor of nevada that is tapped into the california grid. jeffrey also mentioned the housing market and the obama surrogates being in nevada all the time. there was an editorial board interview last year where romney said the housing market should be allowed to bottom out. you cannot say that in nevada. there are so many people who need some sort of assistance. the parties cannot agree about whether it should take the fund -- if washington should be tried to force some principal reduction...
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i started creating these kinds of games -- mostly in california, california is a place neither party committee has targeted in the last two decades. because of the redistricting there, it has created sometimes completely new seats. i don't think there is a government with 50% of its old seats. is a unique opportunity. >> the top race for each of you in california? guest: i am shocked by the democrats are letting us beat jerry attorney with a light -- like a pinata. we have a great chance -- he is running a fantastic campaign. >> jerry mcinerney is definitely coming back from -- coming back for congress. turning a terrific campaign as he always has. rick is a wonderful guy but a 25-year-old law student who hasn't had a real job in his life. that's not just me, that's the news reports there that have validated that. he's fortunate to have grown up in a very wealthy family that is politically correct -- politically connected, but that is a democratic district. one of the key races for us is tony strickland, a tea party republican, recent endorsements in the recent papers, he is right in
i started creating these kinds of games -- mostly in california, california is a place neither party committee has targeted in the last two decades. because of the redistricting there, it has created sometimes completely new seats. i don't think there is a government with 50% of its old seats. is a unique opportunity. >> the top race for each of you in california? guest: i am shocked by the democrats are letting us beat jerry attorney with a light -- like a pinata. we have a great chance...
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from the university of california at berkeley. thank you for filling us in. a number of significant cases on the docket. there is a case and it deals with u.s. courts and human rights violations of broaabroad. guest: that is the first case the court will hear today. that an alien can bring a toward action for a violation of the law of nations. that is a civil lawsuits. so the question is, does this statute applies only to violations of the law of nations that are committed inside the united states, or does it apply anywhere in the world where they might have been committed? the law was largely forgotten until some human rights lawyers dusted it off and use it in their case where refugee sued the former police official who had tortured and killed members of her family. sharon into him in new york city -- she ran into him in new york city. she used the law and won. i don't think she has collected any damages yet. there have been some questions about how far that law extends. this situation is significant. the defendant is not just o
from the university of california at berkeley. thank you for filling us in. a number of significant cases on the docket. there is a case and it deals with u.s. courts and human rights violations of broaabroad. guest: that is the first case the court will hear today. that an alien can bring a toward action for a violation of the law of nations. that is a civil lawsuits. so the question is, does this statute applies only to violations of the law of nations that are committed inside the united...
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host: republican from modesto, california. caller: nancy pelosi said they would still be in charge of the house and we know what happened then so let the democrats spin all the they want. as far as the benghazi thing, obama basically said act of terror in passing. he didn't say that was an act of terror. he did not want the american people to know this was an act of terror under his watch because that's his big thing. this guy has lied and lied and lied and lied and they what about gay marriage, what about doing all this stuff right before the election, all of a sudden i'm going to let the immigrants get a free pass. all this was deputy for political gain. we are not stupid. host: the caller brought up immigration. can you bring up this story, the president is confident about immigration. these are comments that relate to your neck of the woods. his plans were given in an interview with the des moines register. what are your thoughts about immigration and how it might affect the vote in iowa? >> guest: if the president was ser
host: republican from modesto, california. caller: nancy pelosi said they would still be in charge of the house and we know what happened then so let the democrats spin all the they want. as far as the benghazi thing, obama basically said act of terror in passing. he didn't say that was an act of terror. he did not want the american people to know this was an act of terror under his watch because that's his big thing. this guy has lied and lied and lied and lied and they what about gay...
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mostly in california. california is a place that neither party committee is really targeted in the last two decades. because of the redistricting there. it's created sometimes completely new seats. i don't think there's sitting incumbent have more than 50% of his old seat in california. there's a unique opportunity and challenge out in california. host: top race for each of you in california. guest: i'm still shocked that the democrats are letting us beat jerry . we have a great chance. host: what about you robby mook? guest: jerry mcnairry is coming back to congress. this is a district obama got over 57% of the vote. jerry is running a terrific campaign. ricky is a wonderful guy but he's a 25-year-old law student and hasn't had a real job in his life. he's very fortunate to grown up in a very wealthy family that's politically connected. he can try but that's a democratic district. one of the key races for us as the 26th district, strickland is tea party republican, a recent endorsement in one of the local
mostly in california. california is a place that neither party committee is really targeted in the last two decades. because of the redistricting there. it's created sometimes completely new seats. i don't think there's sitting incumbent have more than 50% of his old seat in california. there's a unique opportunity and challenge out in california. host: top race for each of you in california. guest: i'm still shocked that the democrats are letting us beat jerry . we have a great chance. host:...
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open up primaries -- california dusted mouth -- both. we see more competition in california than in the previous three decades combined, just in one year. it may not be the perfect reform, but i tell you what, you are getting competition. you have members who have never tried to talk to voters in the other side or independents. you have sherman and berman, they are running to try to beat republicans and independent voters. two democratic incumbents facing off against each other. you see interesting things happening. that would do more to fix washington than any things i can think of. >> other things -- i will throw it open to your questions. i believe there will be a microphone passed around. first, both of you have referred to polls./ when you refer to what polls are saying, is that before or after? >> you go. >> i have very strong opinions. >> should i explain this for the audience? we're talking relegation that some polls skewed, were showing obama and had when they were not, some are adjusting the polls. they refer to a choose your o
open up primaries -- california dusted mouth -- both. we see more competition in california than in the previous three decades combined, just in one year. it may not be the perfect reform, but i tell you what, you are getting competition. you have members who have never tried to talk to voters in the other side or independents. you have sherman and berman, they are running to try to beat republicans and independent voters. two democratic incumbents facing off against each other. you see...
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a lot of the states that were spare, that were not hard hit, or some as far away as california, they have pledged to start getting equipment, cruise, etc. come into new jersey -- crews, etc., into new jersey. we were able to get c-17's, c- 130's, military transport planes potentially to move assets, personnel, to speed up the process of getting power up and running as soon as possible. our first priority is water filtration plants and some other critical infrastructure. for that, we have emergency generators. we have a navy ship that has helicopters that can move assets around the state as well. we are going to be working with local officials to identify those critical infrastructure and how we can get what is needed as quickly as possible. a couple of other things we are concerned about, as power starts coming back on, we want to make sure people can also get to work. a lot folks in jersey work in new york come in the city, and in other places where transportation may be hobbled. one of the things i mentioned is the possibility of us using federal assets, and military assets as well
a lot of the states that were spare, that were not hard hit, or some as far away as california, they have pledged to start getting equipment, cruise, etc. come into new jersey -- crews, etc., into new jersey. we were able to get c-17's, c- 130's, military transport planes potentially to move assets, personnel, to speed up the process of getting power up and running as soon as possible. our first priority is water filtration plants and some other critical infrastructure. for that, we have...
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danny is in modesto, california. you are on the air, tammy. go ahead. >> it is not what i want to hear, it is what i believe about joe biden. he says he is a roman catholic that is for abortion, which really bothers me. caller: -- host -- >> you are on the other line, who are you voting for? >> mitt romney. i have been watching it every day. i believe that mitt romney is a true american, a catholic. joe biden says he is a catholic, but his for abortion, which is an abomination. >> let's go to an obama supporter in california. >> i just want to hear president obama on the fema conversation that he had, letting it go to states, so that the people that suffered the disaster -- >> tying in to the female response, the role of the federal government in the hurricane is tied to your vote? >> sorry? >> your tying in the role of the mob? wax on the last days of his campaigning, i understand that mitt romney took us there, to fina. if he cared about the american people, and why as chris christie now depended on the fema, if he is such a supporter of mit
danny is in modesto, california. you are on the air, tammy. go ahead. >> it is not what i want to hear, it is what i believe about joe biden. he says he is a roman catholic that is for abortion, which really bothers me. caller: -- host -- >> you are on the other line, who are you voting for? >> mitt romney. i have been watching it every day. i believe that mitt romney is a true american, a catholic. joe biden says he is a catholic, but his for abortion, which is an...